Furnace

Furnace Meaning & Origin

About Furnace
The surname Furnace is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fornais," meaning "furnace." It is an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or operated a furnace, typically used for heating or smelting metal. The name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were blacksmiths, ironworkers, or involved in other related trades. Over time, the surname Furnace has evolved and become a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Furnace is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Furnace: 318
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,903
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furnace based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Furnace is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F065020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərnəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furnace in Braille

Here's how to represent Furnace in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Furnace in braille

How to sign the name Furnace using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Furnace using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Furnace in sign language

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